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Trip Overview

The average train between Chippenham and Preston takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Chippenham to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 12m
Duration
216 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chippenham to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Chippenham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Chippenham is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 5m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 16m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast9h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast9h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast9h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast9h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast9h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 42m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 4m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast12h 1m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chippenham to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 216.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Chippenham, Wiltshire, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Chippenham to Preston via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 44m.

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